The Mystic Krewe of Druids made its way through the streets of New Orleans Wednesday, February 11, 2015. The satirical, 20-float procession, included throws such as doubloons, medallion necklaces and umbrellas.

The Krewe of Nyx made its way through the streets of New Orleans Wednesday, February 11, 2015. The all-female Krewe presented a 35-float parade. Throws included decorated purses, decks of cards, doubloons and more.

On Tuesday (Feb.10) morning at 10 a.m., members of the Mystic Krewe of Nyx arrived at St. Louis Cemetery No.1 to ask voodoo queen Marie Laveau for good parading weather. The krewe’s parade takes place Wednesday (Feb. 11) at 7 on the uptown route.

The theme of the inaugural parade of the Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale was "The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale Remembers Hollywood Horror Classics." The movie motif paid tribute to Hollywood South as a Crescent City industry.

The Mystic Krewe of Barkus, the only officially licensed Mardi Gras krewe by and for canines, rolls through the French Quarter for the 23rd year on Sunday, February 8, 2015. (Photo by Kathleen Flynn, NOLA.com l The Times-Picayune)

The Krewe of Alla, founded in 1932, was originally sponsored by the West Side Carnival and Social Club, Inc. The group was reorganized in 1977 as the Golden Gryphon Society, Inc. In 2014, the krewe moved its parade from the West Bank to the Uptown New Orleans route and began accepting women as members.

Each year, the Krewe of King Arthur parades on the first Sunday of Mardi Gras, commonly known as “Family Sunday" in the Carnival schedule. Over 600 riders and 26 marching units - floats, bands, and dance teams - make up the King Arthur procession.